President of Cyprus addresses the Hellenic Parliament in Athens

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides is delivering a speech to the plenary session of the Hellenic Parliament in Athens. This event follows an official invitation extended by the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, during his visit to Cyprus in March. The session is attended by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, government ministers, and political party leaders. This address focuses on the Cyprus issue and regional developments, reflecting on the current diplomatic climate. While some sources describe this as the first time a Cypriot President has addressed the plenary, others note that former President Demetris Christofias also spoke to a special session of the Parliament in 2010. President Christodoulides expressed that this invitation is a significant honor for himself and the Republic of Cyprus. He plans to utilize this platform to reiterate his expectations for diplomatic progress regarding the Cyprus dispute during the summer months. The meeting is characterized by officials from both sides as a milestone in bilateral relations.